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Other Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer can include:

Feeling very tired all the time

Upset stomach or heartburn

Back pain

Pain during sex

Constipation

Unusual vaginal bleeding

These symptoms are common for some women, and may not mean there’s ovarian cancer.
If, however, these symptoms are new and persist daily for more than two or three weeks,
a woman should ask her physician about ovarian cancer. If there is suspicion of the disease,
she should be referred to a gynecologic oncologist before undergoing surgery.

What are some of the risk factors linked to Ovarian Cancer?

While the presence of one or more risk factors may increase a woman’s chance
of getting ovarian cancer, it does not necessarily mean that she will develop the disease.
Risk factors include:

Genetic predisposition

Personal or family history of breast, ovarian, colon, or rectum cancer

Increasing age. The disease affects all ages, but most women are 55+ when diagnosed

Never pregnant

Long-term use of hormone replacement therapy

Obesity

Why Teal?

Teal is the color of ovarian cancer awareness and by displaying it across the United States, we want to increase your understanding about this deadly disease. Since there is no screening test, it is vital that you recognize the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Early detection saves lives.